25 Best American Restaurants near Shirley

“A charming, well-run restaurant that we are lucky to have in our town. Operated by wonderful people who make fabulous food. I can’t believe I waited so long to check it out. My father and I will be frequenting Wings Cafe for a long time to come.“

“Whoever the breakfast chef was on 3/23/24 you really take pride in your cooking. I haven’t had eggs or any of the sides prepared like this in 20 years of dining out. Im 34. The eggs were cooked to perfection. Not a single dry mark on all of the various egg preps requested. Food came out in 12 mins. Friendlys is severely underestimated in this day and age. Our server Janeen was a blessing. Clear and loving. She went out of her way to ensure my son got a surprise birthday candle the day before his birthday.“

“I went to Applebee's in Shirley with my daughter on April 6 and I wanted to order their chicken rice bowl. I really like it but I don't like the spices. I have recently been put on a diet with less salt and sugar so I asked my server if they could make it without the spices. He said he would try and he went out of his way to provide me with the best food and experience, he even went as far as to explain to me what he thought was really spicy and what he thought we should put on the side and omit. It turned out delicious and I appreciated so much him taking the time to talk to me. His name is Dereck N. and I truly appreciated him. Great job Applebee's Shirley.Dietary restrictions: I believe that there are very many healthy choices you can choose from if you are on a diet and they make it easy for you to change things so that it fits your needs. Unfortunately sometimes it can be hard to go out to dinner when you have restrictions and what Dereck did for me made it so much better for a person that is struggling with her eating habits.“

“I cannot say enough good things about this place. Highly recommend! Food is mouthwatering and the ambiance is everything I need during dinner. I am obsessed with the duck. My husband loves the pork and sweet potatoes. Service is always excellent. Don’t think twice just go and you’ll be happy you across this gem of a “

“At this point we’ve had 5 different orders. And all are awesome.Greek salad (x3 because it’s that good compared to anything else nearby… even all the Greek spots).Fish and chips (best I’ve had in quite a while, it’s a must try)Shrimp taco'sSteak bowlThe burgerWould recommend each of these!“

“The food here is fine. No culinary adventure, but respectable. The people here however are wonderful. Friendly, pleasant, and really make you feel welcome. Great place to get your grub on, and before your leave, get the best carrot cake you've ever tasted.“

“My first time there, of course I didn’t know what to expect. The woman behind the counter let me know she’d be right with me since I had been waiting in line while she was busy preparing other’s food. I appreciated that. It’s obviously a family-run business and that’s very admirable. It was so cute seeing the little toddler daughter behind the counter interacting with her mother. Anyway the food was very tasty and the woman did not skimp on anything, not even the oxtails. The prices are on the high side, but the portion sizes are respectable considering that. I will go back and I recommend this restaurant to anyone who happens to be in the Medford NY area of Long Island“

“We spent valentines at one of our favorite local places yesterday, it was really busy our reservation was at 7 the height of dinner rush. We enjoyed every aspect of JC’s from the hostess to the servers to the much needed delicious dinner and ambiance! We started with chicken nachos and garlic bread, main course we had Norwegian lamb chops on a mountain of potatoes yum! I ordered the panko chicken with baby rigatonis peas buratta in a sherry sauce and what a trip to flavor town! The food here never disappoints even when we order takeout it’s always delicious. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner what a lovely hard working lady! All that she does to provide the best experience shines bright through her staff and patrons. We tested out little cheese cakes that were outrageous I don’t even like cheesecake and I ate them at first not knowing what they were. they were creamy and yummy and delicious I didn’t know I could like something so much that I didn’t like anywhere else. The strawberry was Huge and I ate every last bit we were stuffed I had to take home almost half of my dinner which we ate today! Jcs you do a exemplary service to our town thank you for a wonderful night, my pictures don’t do your food justice but I’m posting them anyway lol!“

“Peter’s is our new place for breakfast when we go out. We used to go to the place down the road but the staff at Peters is so warm and welcoming! Our breakfast always comes out quick is plentiful and reasonably priced. Peter’s will be our place from now on, you won’t be disappointed !“

“My sister wanted to try JC’s restaurant after getting recommended by it by a coworker at first we were skeptical because of the area it was in but it turned out really good. It definitely exceeded my expectations. I got the steamed clams with garlic butter, jalapeños, celery and onion with some bread (you could add spaghetti to it) it was honestly the best steamed clams I ever had I would definitely get it again. My sister got a burger medium with a side of Mac and cheese the burger was really good, not too greasy really tasty cooked medium. We got dessert too, we got banana cheese cake and churros. The banana cake was okay it tasted like cheese cake more than it did banana. The churros was so good it was crispy but not crunchy and hard it was just the perfect amount of cinnamon not over powering just right with a scoop of ice cream and whipped cream it made the dessert prefect and is the best churros I’ve ever had coming from a person who always get churros as dessert wherever I go. Price wise it’s fair the match the food. And is definitely worth it. Custom service was really nice and attentive. All in all I would 100% recommend this place!“

“We have eaten in the Athens Diner a number of times, for breakfast, this time lunch. It is clean, the staff are happy to serve, the food is delicious and served attractively. I had a roast beef on whole wheat bread, so good! Thank you so much! Oh! Parking has always been esay!“

“Jimmy's is the best possible version of a solid, regular, old fashioned diner. The staff here is so incredibly nice, accommodating, and competent. We had a large group come in for brunch for my aunt's birthday. Despite the size, Jimmy's said it'd be no problem as long as we didn't mind waiting a little for a few tables to clear out. They managed to take all of our orders and get us food shockingly quickly.The food itself was all well prepared and delicious. If you are looking for a nice diner to stop by for breakfast or lunch, I could not recommend Jimmy's more. I hope I am in the area again so I can come back for another meal“

“Went to The Tiki Bar for my cousins birthday on Saturday. Had an amazing time. Drinks were great, hospitality was spot on. The live music was just an extra layer that made the night even more enjoyable.Tiki bar is great place for good food/drinks, dancing, fun and of course picture perfect spot to see the sunset. Definitely will go back to the Tiki Bar. Loved it so much I had to buy a t-shirt before I left!“

“I can’t say enough about this place. Been going here for a couple years with my family and it’s a great experience every time. The baked and steamed clams are top tier apps and you can’t go wrong with the tuna tacos either. For your entrees the salmon or bbq braised short rib are solid choices as well as any of their seafood dishes. Would highly recommend this little spot to anyone going on a date or going out with their family!“

“Had a great lunch here with a coworker. Views were great and the food was very good. The Thai chili wings and the cob salad, I can attest, are spot on. The only thing keeping this place from five stars with me is the dining room is a bit cramped. Nevertheless, I'll be back with the wife. She'll enjoy it too I'm sure.“

“For a vegan, nothing much to choose from without modifying menu options. Servers were polite and ready to help. Music was a bit too loud, but patrons seemed to really enjoy the place.Vegetarian options: Needs expanding and more creativity. So many restaurants now have a Beyond burger, salads without cheese/egg, etc.Kid-friendliness: Kids not offered activity like coloring page/crayons, doesn't seem children-oriented.“

“If you can get past the extremely loud bar area to the quiet-ish dining room you'll enjoy yourself. The food is okay. Can tell a lot is cooked from frozen pre-made and overcharged but I guess that's business. Fish and chips clearly from frozen. Corn nuggets clearly from frozen. Disappointed in that because these things are not hard to make and I shouldn't really be paying $25 for a few frozen fish sticks.“

“This deli is so underrated! I can’t believe I’ve been so close the whole time and never heard of it! I decided to try after craving a gyro and was so impressed. I also ordered the bean and cheese pupusas which were fantastic. The spanish food is as authentic as it gets around here. Highly recommend this place!! Will most definitely be coming back.“

“We love this place! Food is ALWAYS Excellent! The owner Santos is a pleasure to speak to. This place is the perfect option when you don’t want to cook and don’t want to spend a ridiculous amount of money on dinner and way better than those places that are super expensive . Highly recommend !“

“Peter’s on the Green is a little hidden gem at the Bellport Country Club. My review is based on my wine which tasted a bit sour but this is coming from someone that is hard to please LOL. My sibling and I visited at the end of November 2023 for an afternoon lunch on a Saturday. Our meals came with a salad, mine was Greek and it was delicious. My brother got a chicken dino and I ordered an Uncle Peter (chicken, cheese, pasta…) and we shared a yummy dessert. We both took leftovers home and enjoyed them at a later time. I think the menu selection is great, location is gorgeous and the bathrooms could use an update. Overall, it’s a solid option for a nice lunch.“

“??????????The food was great here and service was amazing! I’m from Queens, NYC and I had some business here, so I decided to stop by to grab a bite. This place is definitely my favorite diner! It’s too bad it’s so far from where I live.“

“You can't get better food for the price. They also have authentic German beer on tap. This is one of the few places where I will eat a steak because they cook them just as good if not better than me. I have a customer near the restaurant and eating here makes putting up with the traffic bearable.“

“Every time I come here the food is great and so is the service, but it's a once in a while dine for me as it's a bit priceyParking: Yk, depending on the day and what time, there's either plenty of parking or there's no good spots.“

“Truthfully, to return to a restaurant I've loved since childhood is a happiness I am thrilled to be sharing with my own children now. Sadly, my childhood one in Ronkonkoma closed and all who had fond memories were SO incredibly sad. However, we will continue to be thankful for the ones still open and functioning! Kids were THRILLED when the mini mozzarella sticks returned after seeing them go due to the pandemic, and grateful that the online order was gotten ? correct! Thank you #TeamFriendlys!!!❤️“

“Totally stoked we stumbled upon this gem! It's the ultimate pizza spot, no contest. The Grilled Chicken with Black Olives pizza? Mind-blowing. The freshness and quality of the ingredients? Unmatched. And the crust is just heavenly. Plus, the staff are super welcoming! This place has quickly become our go-to for pizza. Definitely making this a regular haunt and shouting out to all pizza aficionados. The flavours are next-level, and that crust is just perfection. They've got a killer selection of unique pies that I can't wait to dive into.“